PENTIUM 3 III 1000MHZ COMPUTER PC ASUS CUSL2 256MB 40GB PARALLEL LPT WINDOWS 98!
Bottom line: The PENTIUM 3 III 1000MHZ COMPUTER PC ASUS CUSL2 256MB 40GB PARALLEL LPT is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro motherboards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
Mainboard Model: ASUS CUSL2. Das Mainboard ASUS CUSL2 ist für seine Stabilität und zuverlässige Funktion bekannt. Netzwerk 3COM 10/100Mbit PCI. HDD/SSD 40GB HDD IDE. Laufwerke CD-ROM, Floppy 1.44MB. RAM 256MB SDRAM.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored PENTIUM 3 III 1000MHZ COMPUTER PC ASUS CUSL2 256MB 40GB PARALLEL LPT… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro motherboards category. ASUS's retro motherboards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for retro motherboards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Full Specifications
| os | Windows 98 |
|---|---|
| cpu | Pentium III 1000MHz |
| ram_mb | 256 |
| storage_gb | 40 |
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